: one of a set of 24 to 78 thin rectangular pieces of cardboard or plastic marked on one side to show its rank and suit and used in playing any of numerous games
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Active sitting meant doing things that engaged the mind like puzzles, playing card games, reading, or using a computer, while passive sitting included things like watching TV.
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The video included clips of her, William, and their children playing cards with her parents in what appeared to be their dining room.
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His roommate was out playing cards with some friends.
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In the absence of family connections, Wollinka always surrounded herself with great neighbors and friends through work, playing cards and other social outlets.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
The video included clips of her, William, and their children playing cards with her parents in what appeared to be their dining room.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
His roommate was out playing cards with some friends.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
In the absence of family connections, Wollinka always surrounded herself with great neighbors and friends through work, playing cards and other social outlets.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Playing card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20card. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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